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Illum Wikkelsø Lounge Chair in Blue Upholstery and Oak

Sale price$5,450.00

Illum Wikkelsø, armchair, oak, fabric, Denmark, 1950s

This well-designed armchair shows an unusual elegance and great eye for detail, combined with outstanding craftsmanship, which is characteristic for the work of Illum Wikkelsø. The organically shaped easy chair has excellent comfort, which is emphasized by the pointy armrests. Due to the wingback the chair provides a pleasant shelter for its user.

Illum Wikkelsø (1919-1999) is trained as a carpenter and later studied at the School of Arts and Crafts in Copenhagen. He first worked for the Danish furniture maker Jacob Kjær and the architect Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard until 1954 when he opened his studio on the outskirts of Aarhus. Here he designed especially simple and elegant seating with great functionality, now considered classics of Danish furniture design. The style of his work varies from Kaare Klint's classicism to the soft organic craft by Arne Jacobsen.

Please note that the depicted photographs show an example of the way this item can be tailored to specific wishes of our clients. We kindly ask you to contact our design experts to discuss your wishes regarding upholstery and finishing. Your special requests can be realized by the experienced craftsmen and -women in our own in-house restoration and upholstery atelier. With high attention to the original, they make sure every piece retains its value and is ready for the many years to come. Please note that a custom-made reupholstered chair has a lead-time of twelve to fourteen weeks. All to meet our high-quality and standards.

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Product Details

  • condition Good
  • creator Illum Wikkelsø (Designer)
  • date of manufacture 1950s
  • dimensions Height 38.59 in. Width 29.93 in. Depth 35.44 in. Seat Height 15.56 in.
  • dimensions Height 98 cm Width 76 cm Depth 90 cm Seat Height 39.5 cm
  • material Fabric Oak
  • origin Denmark
  • period 1950-1959
  • style Scandinavian Modern (Of the Period)
  • barcode 50109558